ICITAI '26 Intuitive Thinking and/or/with/against/opposite Artificial Intelligence in Art, Design and Architecture -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thinking is defined as the cognitive process of processing and evaluating information obtained by the sensory organs from birth, which is then stored and recalled as necessary. Thinking as an action can be categorized into two distinct types: logical and creative. Logical thinking is a cognitive process that occurs in a linear and sequential manner. Conversely, creative thinking is characterized by its emphasis on intuition and intuitive thinking. Therefore, the opposing pair of logical thinking is intuitive thinking. Intuitive and creative thinking are founded on the process of discovery, which is facilitated by intuition and cognitive processes. The process is expected to engender creativity. The concepts that emerge from intuitive thinking do not arise from a linear, sequential process. Intuitive thinking fosters the establishment of a more intricate network of relationships within the perceptual domain of freely interacting components. The process of intuitive thinking involves the recognition of the perceptual interacting parts and their relationships. Intuitive thinking has been identified as a catalyst for innovation and change, with the generation of new knowledge being a consequence of creative-intuitive thinking. Creativity can be defined as the process of generating new knowledge from existing knowledge. The term "artificial intelligence" (AI) is used to describe machines and software that exhibit human-like intelligence. The capacity of artificial intelligence to emulate cognitive abilities such as learning, reasoning, problem solving, perception, and language understanding is well-documented. AI systems are capable of executing particular tasks by means of data analysis and machine learning. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a system designed to perform a specific task. AI is divided into two main categories: Narrow AI such as the applications like facial recognition, voice assistants, and recommendation systems, and General AI which is capable of performing a variety of tasks, similar to human intelligence. While the application domains of artificial intelligence initially encompassed machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing, it has since expanded to encompass a wide range of other fields. The present study seeks to explore the potential for discourse surrounding the concept of intuitive thinking, an existential characteristic of human beings in the context of creative thinking, within the paradigm of artificial intelligence. The primary issue of the congress can be articulated as follows: in a contemporary context characterized by the exponential growth of knowledge, this matter constitutes an epistemological discourse on the nature of the relationship—whether it is extant or merely conjectural—between creative intelligence and artificial intelligence. This discussion encompasses not only the disciplines of art, design, and architecture, but also philosophy, sociology, psychology, and IA technology. Consequently, the aforementioned concepts will be examined within an interdisciplinary framework during the congress. The following headings will be used to guide the discussion of the research topic Discussion Topics: Boundaries in Art and Design in the Context of Artificial Intelligence Ethics Artificial Intelligence as the Evolution of Intuitive Thinking Current Roles of the Artist and Designer in Intuitive Thinking Art Creation and Artificial Intelligence: Algorithmic Creativity Design and Artificial Intelligence Architecture and Artificial Intelligence Intuitive Thinking and Creative Technologies Artificial Intelligence and Designer Relationship Artificial Intelligence and Communication The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Art and Design Education Artificial Intelligence, Design and Society -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abstracts and papers should be submitted only through the online system on the congress website. Documents sent by e-mail or through the postal service will not be accepted. Registration Requirements: The congress language is English. The congress will be held at İstanbul Topkapı University, Kazlıçeşme Campus. The language of presentation will be left to the preference of the participants as Turkish or English. For researchers who cannot attend in person, a pre-recorded video presentation option will be available. The specifications for the video format and technical requirements will be provided in a subsequent announcement. Application and Evaluation Process: The Organizing and Scientific Committee will evaluate research abstracts submitted by participants. Extended abstracts that are accepted will be announced for inclusion in the congress program. Calender: Congress Announcement: 02.06.2025 Final Submission Deadline for Abstracts: 15.09.2025 Peer Review Results for Abstracts: 15.11.2025 Collection of Revised Extended Abstracts: 28.02.2026 Congress Date: 02.04.2026-03.04.2026 Abstract Format: Abstracts should only be submitted using the template provided. The following information, as specified in the template, should be included in the abstract submission. -Title -Author(s) full name, title, institution, email address -Author photo -Short CV (maximum 100 words paragraph indicating the author's field of study) -Keywords (minimum 3, maximum 5) -Abstract text (maximum 500 words) The abstract format template will be shared through the congress website. Link: bit.ly/icitai2026